The UAL Foundation Diploma at MPW London is your route to studying Art and Design at the UK's best universities. It offers you the opportunity to explore a wide range of art and design disciplines in preparation for your chosen degree. Widely recognized and respected, this qualification is often used to progress to a variety of top creative arts schools and universities, including UAL. MPW London is a UAL Approved Centre for the delivery of the prestigious Foundation Diploma in Art and Design.

Why choose the Diploma:

Creative arts are an important part of life at MPW London. We have been running creative arts programmes for nearly half a century, earning an enviable reputation for the quality of our teaching and the excellence of our students’ work.

Our links with UAL and various other art-focused universities enable students to take part in workshops, lectures and portfolio reviews with senior academic staff. Combined with outstanding teaching facilities, dedicated tutors and a very popular annual art exhibition, it’s no surprise that our art students gain places on the most creative and competitive courses at art schools and universities.

Course Outlines

The programme will enable you to:

• understand different perspectives, approaches and ethics within diverse creative practice
• research, analyse and evaluate relevant information as part of the creative practice
• understand, adapt and safely use appropriate practical methods and skills for creative practice and production
• explore solutions to complex problems through the application of practical, theoretical and technical understanding
• take responsibility for research, planning and time management to access and action progression opportunities
• use critically evaluative and reflective skills in order to take responsibility for your own learning, development and decision-making
• effectively communicate and present ideas and creative practice to appropriate audiences.